Parbold Douglas Church of England Academy
Primary · Academy converter · Ages 5–11 · Nr Wigan, Lancashire
Parbold Douglas Church of England Academy is a primary school in Nr Wigan, Lancashire for ages 5–11 (academy converter). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding, from the inspection on 21 November 2023.
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Key facts
- Address
- Lancaster Lane, Parbold, Nr Wigan, WN8 7HS
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Council
- Lancashire
- Pupils on roll
- 191 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 2.1% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.5
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Outstanding Inspected 21 November 2023
Strengths
- “Pupils at this school thrive in an environment where they feel happy.”
- “Relationships between adults and pupils are exceptionally strong.”
- “Pupils are supported to ‘shine together’ in all that they do.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 15 December 2023 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| Key stage 2 · reading, writing and maths, expected standard (2024/25) | 71% | 62% |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Applications and offers
- 2026 Reception entry: 35 first-preference applications, 32 offers in total, 30 offers to first-preference applicants.
Department for Education, school-level applications and offers, figures on national offer day. Earlier years are in the pass.
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Nearby primary schools
Straight-line distance, in Lancashire.
- Our Lady and All Saints Roman Catholic Primary School, Parbold 0.2 mi Outstanding
- Newburgh Church of England Primary School 0.9 mi Outstanding
- Richard Durning's Endowed Primary School 1.2 mi Good
- Appley Bridge All Saints Church of England Primary Academy 1.7 mi No Ofsted grade
- Dalton St Michael's Church of England Primary School 1.7 mi Good
- St James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale 2.0 mi Good
- St Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary School, Mawdesley 2.3 mi No Ofsted grade
- Cobbs Brow School 2.4 mi Not judged